About us

A unique investment house

Founded in 1890 with headquarters in Stockholm, and an investment company since 1999. Our purpose is to safeguard the longevity of our foundation owners and be a custodian of 130 year of industrial heritage. We do so through the generation of strong risk-adjusted returns over cycles and as active and responsible owners. Our ownership structure avails us permanent, flexible and risk-willing capital, while our history has ensured global entrepeneurship is in our blood

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A family-controlled, foundation owned, investment house

Our Owners

Nordstjernan is owned by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson foundations

The Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundations were established in 1947 by Consul General Axel Ax:son Johnson and his wife Margaret. Today, the foundations are Nordstjernan’s largest owners, with 99 percent of the voting rights and 86 percent of the capital in the company. This ownership form guarantees continuity and stability for Nordstjernan.